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Average Electrical engineers Salary in Colchester

ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — East region

£61,766

+£1,836 (3.1% above) vs UK average

UK median: £59,930 · Hourly: £36.36

East vs all UK regions

South West£54,986East£61,766North West£61,782

Mean annual: £67,942 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Colchester compares

vs UK average for electrical engineerss +£1,836 (3.1% above)

vs Colchester all-jobs average +£30,710 (98.9% above)

If you're a electrical engineers in the East, the typical salary in 2025 was £61,766. That's 3.1% above what electrical engineerss earn nationally (£59,930). The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £61,766 has an effective purchasing power closer to £63,480. Compared to the Colchester average across all roles (£31,056), electrical engineerss take home 98.9% more.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £61,766 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £63,480 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average electrical engineers salary in Colchester?

The median electrical engineers salary in the East (which includes Colchester) is £61,766 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does electrical engineers pay in Colchester compare to the UK average?

Electrical engineers in the East earn 3.1% above the national median of £59,930. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is electrical engineers a well-paid job in Colchester compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Colchester is £31,056. Electrical engineers in the East earn £61,766, which is 98.9% above the local average across all occupations.